COMPANY OF ONE

I go through that, too, a lot. lol Funny that with all that people packed-in tight in the big city -- not one soul is there when you need him or her. Why? It's Busy, Busy, Busy! Sometimes not even your family is there for you. Oh I do understand that we all have our separate lives to live which often doesn't leave much room for other things besides. Sad but true. I've seen some of my friends go down that road and then end up feeling much more miserable than they started.

So i have decided not to take that same road. That i should learn to live with myself - like myself - love myself. And to be happy with that, i must make sure that the 'me' is worth loving. lol So I ventured out to be a better self to like and love. Nothing narcissistic about that, it's more of seeing my 'potential' (that special something which I believe everybody has within) and which perhaps I could harness and put to good use. Thus I began reading books, pursue projects or activities -- drawing, singing, playing the guitar, writing, nature tripping, reflection, explore sites and places. Be a people-person... not good to be sulking or moping alone. The world doesn't care about your loneliness, it's busy battling its cares and woes. But if you come barging in that door with good cheer, a well-informed mind, a compassionate heart, and the willingness to connect or reach out ... you'd be welcomed with a parade and big brass band!

I guess this is telling me that I can be my own good company, no need for searching far and wide. There is so much life has to offer if I'd look hard enough. It may even be on this solitary road I'm taking, who knows?! If I'd just make that effort to gather those 'pearls strewn my way' ... I may yet end up filling up my basket.

Company of one -- yeah but not really. I think there's Someone here magnificently present. :-)